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Blogging With Movable Type

You know, if you know someone who wants to learn about blogging, get one set up and learn how to customize it , my class at Eclectic Academy on Movable Type would be a swell Christmas present. Only \$20 for six weeks of online classes, and lots of hands on helps from me? I mean, come on… that’s a deal.\
Or, not. You know, it’s up to you.

I have a weekly task to review performance data and fix the worst offender (it’s time-boxed to 1 hour). It’s easy to let things slide because they’re not on fire, but they’ll eventually slide into the fire if you’re not careful. Catch them early, when they’re easier to put out.

Wanna help? Your community has lots of non-profits, schools, and civic boards that need your expertise. Serving on a board is a great way to give back without having to run for office (but it’s also good training if you want to run for office some day).

The world has moved on from where technical talent can just be unpleasant in their caves and work their “magic” without dealing with “normals”. We have to be able to communicate, be kind, understanding and make things easier for everyone else on our teams. Be kind, then smart.

What rules do you have for your teams? I’ve only got three big ones: 1. Don’t screw up the same way twice. 2. When you screw up, let people know right away and commit to solving it. 3. Don’t spin your wheels. If you can’t solve a problem, ask for help.

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